scholarly journals Veterinary-prescribed physical activity promotes walking in healthy dogs and people

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Duncan ◽  
Angela Carswell ◽  
Tracy Nelson ◽  
Dan J. Graham ◽  
Felix M. Duerr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Veterinary Clinic ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
Human Participant ◽  
Healthy Dogs ◽  
Human Participants ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Monitoring Devices

Abstract Background Regular physical activity (PA) promotes health and can prevent and treat diseases among both humans and dogs. Unfortunately, most U.S. adults do not meet PA recommendations, and many dogs are also insufficiently active. Veterinary-prescribed PA programs have shown some success in increasing activity among overweight dogs, but the impacts of such programs have not yet been tested for efficacy among otherwise-healthy dogs and owners. In addition, although wearable devices that monitor PA and provide individuals with feedback (e.g., progress toward a daily step goal) can effectively increase human PA, it is unclear what impact similar wearable devices have on human and dog PA when the PA-monitoring devices are worn by dogs. The present study assessed the impact of an 8-week veterinary-prescribed PA program on activity and health among dogs and their owners, and randomized participants (n = 59) to two groups: one in which PA was measured but not visible to participants (n = 30), and one in which PA was measured and real time feedback was visible through a wearable device (n = 29). Results Participants in both groups showed significant PA increases over the course of the 8-week program. Biomedical testing performed at the veterinary clinic facilitated early diagnosis of systemic illness in one human participant. The frequency of hypertension in human participants decreased significantly from baseline to the end of the program (week 8). Other health indices (e.g., BMI in humans, body weight and BCS in dogs) improved, albeit not to a statistically significant extent, over the course of the program. There were no significant differences on the outcomes of interest between the two experimental conditions. Conclusions Veterinary-prescribed PA programs appear promising for increasing PA among insufficiently active but otherwise healthy dogs as well as their owners. Additional testing of veterinary-prescribed PA is warranted, particularly at other types of veterinary clinics (e.g., private practices). Incorporating wearable devices permitting owners to track canine PA did not appear necessary for obtaining these benefits; however, additional studies investigating alternative devices or different time periods may be warranted.

scholarly journals Physical activity monitoring devices: energy expenditure comparison in a setting of free-living activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Matteo Vandoni ◽  
Vittoria Carnevale Pellino ◽  
Stefano Dell'Anna ◽  
Elena Ricagno ◽  
Giulia Liberali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Activity Monitoring ◽  
Percentage Error ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Sensewear Armband ◽  
Absolute Percentage Error ◽  
Physical Activity Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Devices

The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of Energy Expenditure (EE) estimation provided by 3 wearable devices [Fitbit-One (FO), Sensewear Armband (AR) and Actiheart (AC)] in a setting of free-living activities. 43 participants (24 females; 23.4±.4,5yrs) performed 9 activities: sedentary (watching video, reading), walking (on treadmill and outdoor), running (on treadmill and outdoor) and moderate-to-vigorous activities (Wii gaming, taking the stairs and playing football). Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Pearson’s correlation were calculated to assess the validity of each instrument in comparison to a portable metabolic analyser (PMA). In overall comparison MAPE’s were 7,7% for AR (r=.86; p<.0001), 8,6% for FO (r=.69; P<.001), and 11.6% for AC (r=.81; p<.0001). These findings support the accuracy of the wearables. The AR was the most accurate in the whole protocol. However, MAPE results suggest that devices algorithms should be improved for better measure of EE during moderate-to-vigorous activities.

scholarly journals Physical activity monitoring devices: energy expenditure comparison in a setting of free-living activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Matteo Vandoni ◽  
Vittoria Carnevale Pellino ◽  
Stefano Dell'Anna ◽  
Elena Ricagno ◽  
Giulia Liberali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Activity Monitoring ◽  
Percentage Error ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Sensewear Armband ◽  
Absolute Percentage Error ◽  
Physical Activity Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Devices

The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of Energy Expenditure (EE) estimation provided by 3 wearable devices [Fitbit-One (FO), Sensewear Armband (AR) and Actiheart (AC)] in a setting of free-living activities. 43 participants (24 females; 23.4±.4,5yrs) performed 9 activities: sedentary (watching video, reading), walking (on treadmill and outdoor), running (on treadmill and outdoor) and moderate-to-vigorous activities (Wii gaming, taking the stairs and playing football). Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Pearson’s correlation were calculated to assess the validity of each instrument in comparison to a portable metabolic analyser (PMA). In overall comparison MAPE’s were 7,7% for AR (r=.86; p<.0001), 8,6% for FO (r=.69; P<.001), and 11.6% for AC (r=.81; p<.0001). These findings support the accuracy of the wearables. The AR was the most accurate in the whole protocol. However, MAPE results suggest that devices algorithms should be improved for better measure of EE during moderate-to-vigorous activities.

The Impact of an Online Social Network With Wireless Monitoring Devices on Physical Activity and Weight Loss

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Greene ◽  
Rebecca Sacks ◽  
Brigitte Piniewski ◽  
David Kil ◽  
Jin S. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Wireless Monitoring ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Monitoring Devices

scholarly journals Impacto de un programa de salud sobre perfil metabólico y autoconcepto en adolescentes con obesidad (Impact of a health program on metabolic profile and self-concept in adolescents with obesity)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 452-458
Author(s):  
Oswaldo Ceballos-Gurrola ◽  
Raul Lomas-Acosta ◽  
Marco Antonio Enríquez-Martínez ◽  
Erik Ramírez ◽  
Rosa Elena Medina-Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Profile ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Nutritional Guidance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Se analizó el impacto de un programa de salud para adolescentes con problema de obesidad. La intervención duró 14 semanas, consistió en tres condiciones (control, experimental y experimental con fototerapia) y los indicadores fueron medidas del perfil metabólico y cinco dimensiones del autoconcepto (Inventario de autoconcepto forma AF-5). Diseño cuasi-experimental con mediciones pre-post. La condición de control únicamente fue evaluada en dos ocasiones. Un grupo experimental recibió orientación nutricional y realizó actividad física (bicomponente). El segundo grupo experimental recibió, además, sesiones de fototerapia. Se analizaron las diferencias basales (pretest) encontrando diferencias entre las tres condiciones en triglicéridos y autoconcepto familiar. Los resultados finales indicaron que la administración de orientación nutricional, actividad física y fototerapia se relacionó con mejoras en el pliegue tricipital, triglicéridos y glicemia (p < .05). La administración de cualquiera de las condiciones experimentales, incluyeran o no fototerapia, se correspondía con mejor autoconcepto social respecto del grupo de control. Se concluye que la participación en un programa de salud que incluye orientación nutricional y actividad física puede producir en corto plazo cambios en la distribución de la adiposidad y el autoconcepto social en adolescentes con obesidad.Abstract. The impact of a health program for adolescents with obesity problem was analyzed. The intervention lasted 14 weeks, consisted of three conditions (control, experimental, and experimental with phototherapy) and the indicators were measures of the metabolic profile and five dimensions of the Self-concept Inventory Form. A quasi-experimental design with pre-post measurements was applied. Control condition was only evaluated twice. An experimental group received nutritional guidance and performed physical activity. The second experimental group additionally received phototherapy sessions. Baseline differences (pretest) were analyzed, finding differences between the three conditions in triglycerides and family self-concept. Final results indicated that nutritional guidance, physical activity and phototherapy were related to improvements in the tricipital fold, triglycerides and glycemia (p < .05). The administration of any of the experimental conditions, with or without phototherapy, corresponded with better social self-concept with respect to the control group. Participation in a health program that includes nutritional guidance and physical activity can produce changes in the distribution of adiposity and social self-concept in adolescents with obesity in the short term.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
◽  
Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

An influence of social isolation on the level of physical activity as well as on well-being and mental state of people during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

2019 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Parfin ◽  
Krystian Wdowiak ◽  
Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk ◽  
Jolanta Herda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIntroduction. The COVID-19 is the name of an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). It was first diagnosed in December 2019 in patients in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The symptoms are dominated by features of respiratory tract infections, in some patients with a very severe course leading to respiratory failure and, in extreme cases to death. Due to the spread of the infection worldwide, the WHO declared a pandemic in March 2020.Aim. An investigation of the impact of social isolation introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic on selected aspects of life. The researchers focused on observing changes in habits related to physical activity and their connections with people’s subjective well-being and emotional state.Material and methods. The study was carried out within the international project of the group „IRG on COVID and exercise”. The research tool was a standardized questionnaire.Results. Based on the data collected and the analysis of the percentage results, it can be observed that the overwhelming majority of people taking up physical activity reported a better mood during the pandemic. However, statistical tests do not confirm these relationships due to the small sample size.Conclusions. Isolation favours physical activity. Future, in-depth studies, by enlarging the population group, are necessary to confirm the above observations.

Te inf uence of ergonomic factors on the formation of occupational risk of health disorders of agricultural machine operators

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 400-405
Author(s):  
Tamara A. Novikova ◽  
Aleksey N. Danilov ◽  
Vladimir F. Spirin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Condition ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Agricultural Machine ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Space Layout ◽  
Combine Harvesters ◽  
High Degree ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. T e leading place in the structure of occupational morbidity of agricultural machine operators is occupied by vertebroneurological diseases, the development of which can be associated with the impact of ergonomic factors of labor activity. T e aim of the study is to assess the ergonomic factors of working conditions on mobile agricultural machinery and to identify their impact on the formation of health disorders of agricultural machine operators. Materials and methods. Complex physiological and ergonomic researches at operation of tractors and combine harvesters of old samples of domestic production including an assessment of the organization of workplaces on compliance to requirements of ergonomics and anthropometric data of workers, temporary, statodynamic, biomechanical characteristics of working poses and movements, a functional condition of machine operators (130 people aged 20–45 years with professional experience of work not less than three years) in dynamics of a work shift are carried out. Anthropometric studies were conducted among male machine operators (663 people) aged 18–59 years and with experience in the profession for more than three years. Results. The discrepancy between the size and space-layout parameters of workplaces ergonomic requirements and anthropometric data of machine operators, causing the formation of uncomfortable working positions, increasing physical activity and the severity of the labor process. A high degree of correlation between changes in the parameters of the neuromuscular system and the severity of the discrepancy between the ergonomic parameters of anthropometric characteristics of machine operators (r=0,7). T e results of the research allowed to determine the priority measures for the prevention of vertebroneurological diseases in agricultural machine operators. Conclusions. T e organization of workplaces on domestic tractors and combine harvesters of old samples does not meet the ergonomic requirements and anthropometric data of machine operators, which is the reason for the formation of an uncomfortable working posture, increased statodynamic physical activity, early development of fatigue and fatigue in the process, which can cause the development of pathological conditions of the spine and ligamentous apparatus. Ergonomic improvement of workplaces is one of the priority measures to preserve the health of agricultural machine operators.

The impact of participant pathways on the effectiveness of a community-based physical activity intervention grounded in motivational interviewing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Wade ◽  
Nicola Brown ◽  
James Steele ◽  
Steven Mann ◽  
Bernadette Dancy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Time Point

Background: Brief advice is recommended to increase physical activity (PA) within primary care. This study assessed change in PA levels and mental wellbeing after a motivational interviewing (MI) community-based PA intervention and the impact of signposting [SP] and Social Action [SA] (i.e. weekly group support) pathways. Methods: Participants (n=2084) took part in a community-based, primary care PA programme using MI techniques. Self-reported PA and mental wellbeing data were collected at baseline (following an initial 30-minute MI appointment), 12-weeks, six-months, and 12-months. Participants were assigned based upon the surgery they attended to the SP or SA pathway. Multilevel models were used to derive point estimates and 95%CIs for outcomes at each time point and change scores. Results: Participants increased PA and mental wellbeing at each follow-up time point through both participant pathways and with little difference between pathways. Retention was similar between pathways at 12-weeks, but the SP pathway retained more participants at six-months and 12-months. Conclusions: Both pathways produced similar improvements in PA and mental wellbeing, suggesting the effectiveness of MI based PA interventions. However, due to lower resources required yet similar effects, SP pathways are recommended over SA to support PA in primary care settings.

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